Soft Salmon 1190-4 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #EAAAA2, LRV 49 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Coral Myth from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EAAAA2 · 1190-4
Soft Salmon
49%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Soft Salmon Technical Profile
Use this color
Get this color
Some sample and supply links are affiliate links — if you buy through them, Paint Color HQ may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the site free.
Soft Salmon in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Soft Salmon in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSoft Salmon
Nearly identical
KilzCoral Myth
Coral Myth
Kilz
Nearly identical
Lusty Orange
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Reef Coral
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Mad About Maddie
Valspar
Nearly identical
Lusty Orange
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Coral Fountain
Behr
Nearly identical
Youthful Coral
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Georgia Peach
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Roseberry
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Nancy's Blushes
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Petal .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Light Pink
RAL
Visible difference
Comparing these brands? Order peel-and-stick samples of your top matches — Samplize buy 8 peel-and-stick samples, get 2 free.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soft Salmon
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soft Salmon
#EAAAA2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C0A272
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soft Salmon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soft Salmon Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Soft Salmon.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Soft Salmon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soft Salmon have?
Soft Salmon by PPG has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Soft Salmon in your own space before committing.
What colors match Soft Salmon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Salmon are Coral Myth by Kilz (a near-identical match), Lusty Orange by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Reef Coral by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Soft Salmon's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Soft Salmon?
Soft Salmon has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 48.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
Explore More with Soft Salmon
Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Soft Salmon's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.